Fr. David Roehrich

Pastor 605-670-0802 Cell

Tri-Parish Office

Linda Peterson Administrative Assistant

901 S. 3rd St. PO Box 472

Beresford, SD 57004 605-763-2028 Office

605-763-2058 Fax 605-660-3112 Cell stteresa@bmtc.net

Directors of Religious Education Kay Winquist 605-934-2605 Peggy Mach 605-660-6873 Heather Logue 605-267-2948

April 30, 2017 3rd Sunday of Easter

St. Teresa of Avila, Beresford Good Shepherd, Centerville St. Patrick, Wakonda

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE April, May, June

Saturday, 5:00 PM St Teresa, Beresford

Sunday, 8:30 AM Good Shepherd, Centerville

Sunday, 10:30 AM St. Patrick, Wakonda

Reconciliation: 4:15 pm St. Teresa 7:45 am Good Shepherd

The Graces of Emmaus

The Gospel from this Sunday. . .is that of the disciples of Emmaus (Lk 24:13-35). They were two of Jesus’ disciples who, after his death and the Sabbath was past, leave Jerusalem and return, sad and dejected, to their village, which was named Emmaus. Along the way the Risen Jesus draws near to them, but they do not recognize him. Seeing them so sad, he first helps them to understand that the Passion and Death of the Messiah were foreseen in the plan of God and announced in the Sacred Scriptures: and thus he rekindled a fire of hope in their hearts. At that point, the two disciples experienced an extraordinary attraction to the mysterious man, and they invited him to stay with them that evening. Jesus ac-cepted and went into the house with them. When, at table, he blessed the bread and broke it, they recognized him, but he vanished out of their sight, leaving them full of wonder. After being enlightened by the Word, they had recognized the Ris-en Jesus in the breaking of the bread, a new sign of his presence. And immediately they felt the need to go back to Jerusalem to tell the other disciples about their ex-perience, that they had met the living Jesus and recognized him in the act of the breaking of the bread. The road to Emmaus thus becomes a symbol of our journey of faith: the Scriptures and the Eucharist are the indispensable elements for encountering the Lord. We too often go to Sunday Mass with our worries, difficulties and disap-pointment. . . Life sometimes wounds us and we go away feeling sad, towards our “Emmaus,” turning our backs on God’s plan. We distance ourselves from God. But the Liturgy of the Word, welcomes us: Jesus explains the Scriptures to us and rekindles in our hearts the warmth of faith and hope, and in Communion he gives us strength. The Word of God, the Eucharist. Read a passage of the Gospel every day. Remember it well: and on Sundays go to Communion, to receive Jesus. This is what happened to the disciples of Emmaus: they received the Word; they shared the breaking of Bread, and from feeling sad and defeated they became joyful. Dear brothers and sisters the Word of God and the Eucharist fill us with joy always. Remember it well! When you are sad, take up the Word of God. When you are down, take up the Word of God and go to Sunday Mass and receive Communion, to participate in the mystery of Jesus. The Word of God, the Eucharist; they fill us with joy. Through the intercession of Most Holy Mary, let us pray that every Chris-tian, in reliving the experience of the disciples of Emmaus, especially at Sunday Mass, may rediscover the grace of the transforming encounter with the Lord, with the Risen Lord, who is with us always. There is always a Word of God that gives us guidance after we slip; and through our weariness and disappointments there is always a Bread that is broken that keeps us going on the journey.

Pope Francis

His Holiness Pope Francis was elected to the See of Saint Peter in 2013.

Lord, through the intercession of Mary Most Holy, hear our Prayers for the members of our parishes enduring patiently their bodily illness: Leonard Roehrich, Carol Heidebrecht, Delilah Limoges, Dorrie Lynch, Corrine Pawlichek, Lee Bar-rows, Laura Bohlman, Rita, David Yaggie, Amy Albers Lamp, Roger Berg & family, Ken Kaltenbach, Warren Scherschlight, Ernie Alton, Jillian Huenink, Gordon Gladden, D Thomas, Audrey Ericsson, Kelsi O’Donnell, Jan Charrin, Carol West, Margaret Jesperson, Rose Austin, , Lois Carlson, Jerry Birgen, Suzanne Carlson, Jim Cink. Jerry Miller, Judy Miller’s extended family, Mike Gaidelis, Diane Neuroth, Beth Esselstein, Rick Nothdurft, Jack Baker, Ron Larsen, Jean Peter, Eric Buchenberg, Jim Halstead, Lorraine Neuroth, Anita Girard’s grandson Matt, Lois Dolan-Ballard, Amy Har-mon, Candyce Spurlin, Nathan Pieper & family, Herb Starzl, Sandy Wrigg, Jeannie Peterson “Special Intention”, Chuck Flemming, Quinn Loen, Audrey Konechne, Rhea Erickson, Dennis Smith & All those in our parishes battling cancer & serious illness. Call the prayer chain contacts to be added or removed from prayer list

St. Patrick

Donna Keeley 605-660-4094 209 Iowa St, PO Box 386, Wakonda, SD 57073

T 605-267-2676 stpatwakonda@iw.net

Mark Your Calendars

May 3: DRE Meeting 7pm St. Teresa May 4: Linda at Diocese

Parish Life

Do you belong to one of our three parishes but find you are going to another church because of schedules? You can put your envelope or check in the basket at any of our three parishes and it will be forwarded on to your home parish. If you are going elsewhere than our three parishes, please remember we still need your support every week. If you would like to have an automatic withdrawal taken every week or every month, please contact Donna, Peggy or Linda

Collections Total: $1524.00 Holy Land: $80.00

CFSA Goal: $11,300 Collected: $3820.00

Prayer chain contact & Bulletin announcements Submit before Thursday AM

Knights of Columbus meet 3rd Wednesday 8:00pm McMahon Hall

Pastor Anna’s “Celebration Retirement Dinner” – Please join us on May 21st to celebrate with Pastor Anna on her retirement from ministry. A catered meal provided by First Lutheran and Pleasant Valley, will start at 12:30 p.m. at the Wakonda Legion Hall. Please join us, as we honor Pastor Anna. RSVP by May 7th to Debbie Peterson: webbydeb53@gmail.com or call/text her at (605)670-0241.

RCIA Classes: Interested in becoming Catholic? This is a great opportunity if your spouse comes to Mass with you but is not Catholic. Talk to Fr. David about RCIA classes. Sacrament of Matrimony: Schedule at least 6 months before the wedding date to begin Marriage Instructions Sacrament of Baptism: Schedule Class & Baptism Sacrament of the Sick: Going to hospital for a procedure or are ill, call for Anointing of the Sick

Contact Fr. David at the parish office at 605-763-2028 or 605-670-0802

If you would like to have a Mass said in memory of someone or for their intention, please call Donna, Peggy, or Linda. A suggested donation is $10.00. Mass stipends may not be dependent on this financial encouragement.

St. Teresa's Men's Group

This is a great way to strengthen your faith and create new friendships with other Christian men. Next meeting Friday, May 5th, 6:00-7:30am, St. Teresa. Topic: “The Godly Man Is Humble” For additional information go to http://www.crossingthegoal.com/ click on resources, then click on video library.

St Teresa’s is forming a maintenance committee to identify and prioritize both the short and long-term maintenance needs of the church and the rectory. Anyone interested in serv-ing on this committee please contact Linda 763-2028 stteresa@bmtc.net or Andrew Boden 957-5213;

Congratulations to the parents and family of Jane Elizabeth Larsen; daughter of John and Laura, who was recently baptized at St. Teresa. May she be filled with God’s wisdom and grace today and always.

St. Teresa of Avila

Linda Peterson 605-660-3112

901 S. 3rd St. PO Box 472, Beresford, SD 57004 Facebook: St Teresa of Avila Catholic Church Beresford SD

www.stteresaberesford.com T 605-763-2028 F 605-763-2058

Good Shepherd

Peggy Mach 605-660-6873

411 Wisconsin Ave, PO Box 98, Centerville, SD 57014 stteresa@bmtc.net or peggymach@live.com

http://goodshepherdcatholic.org T 605-763-2028

Collection Total: $681.00 Building Fund:$39503.65; Raffle:$4700.00 CFSA Goal: $10,300 CFSA Collection:$2990.00

Prayer Chain Contacts Email: Gloria Adamson: jgadamson@hci.net/605-563-2303 Deb Pease: dpease84@yahoo.com/605-563-2363 Phone: Mary Frederickson:605-212-0445 Nikki Perry: 605-552-2688 KCs meet 1st Sunday of month, 6:30pm Fr. Grace Hall

@GoodShepherdCenterville

Raffle Sales for Building Renovation: Available at Merchants State Bank, Viborg; Cen-terville Steakhouse, Centerville, and Peggy Mach. Also sales after Mass. If you would like to sell some tickets please contact Peggy Mach at 605-660-6873

Building Fund Update: Building Renovation Update: Our Goal of $100,000 is on track! The Schwann's fund-raiser went really well and Raffle Sales are going great! We will continue to have Raffle Sales before and after Mass and continue sales at Merchants State Bank in Viborg, Centerville Steakhouse in Centerville, and Peggy Mach for all those who may be inter-ested! Also, mark your calendars for June as we will be having a Wine and Beer Tasting

Event! We are working towards starting the project this Summer and all continued support is much appreciated and soon we will begin to see the fruits of our fundraising and prayers!!! Thank you for being a part of this! Senior Recognition is May 7th at 8:30 Mass. Celebration breakfast to follow All are welcome. Seniors are: Jacia Christiansen, Gabrielle Limoges, Felicia Pease, Chris Wixon

Collection Total: $1728.55 CFSA Goal: $18,400 & 100% participation CFSA Collection: $12272.00; 62/134 families= 46% Prayer Chain Contacts Pat Hubert: phubert85@yahoo.com KC’s meet 2nd Wed. of month at 7pm Catholic Daughter’s meet 2nd Wed of month @ 7:30pm St. Teresa delivers Meals on Wheels during May. Sign-up sheet in lobby.

St. John Cemetery Cleanup: 8:30am; Saturday, May 13

Treats at Bethesda : Wednesday, May 10th Judy Miller, Karla Birgen, Norma Brunick, Sally Dolan Senior Recognition is May 6th at 5:00 Mass. Celebration to follow All are welcome. Seniors are: Emilee Casperson, Katelynn Dolan, Kolton Kribell, Olivia Limoges, Jake Maxwell, Moira Weigel, Caitlyn Worth

2017

First Communion Class

St. Teresa

Sophie Coe Madeline Gillespie

Lilly Johnson Ethan Limoges

Reese Olson Hailey Stephens Jaxson Tadlock Jayda Tadlock Lukas Traxler

Good Shepherd

Cayden Ganschow Kendra Lee

Gage Schollerman Kassidie Welsh

St. Teresa CDA Mother/Daughter Banquet

May 10th, 6:30pm Toomey Hall, St. Teresa

Liturgy and Worship Schedule

May 1 Monday 8:00am Beresford St. Teresa + Bud Girard

May 2 Tuesday 10:30am Wakonda Heritage Manor + Special Intention

May 3 Wednesday 10:00am Irene Sunset Manor + Pat/Larry Heggestad

May 3 Wednesday 1:30pm Alcester Service 1st & 3rd Wed of month xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

May 5 Thursday 10:30 Centerville Centerville Care & Rehab Center + For the 3 Parishes

No Serv Thursday 1:00pm Hudson Service 4th Thursday of Month xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

May 5 Friday 9:30am Beresford Bethesda + Members of Rosary Society

May 6 Saturday 5:00pm St Teresa Beresford Senior Recognition + Robert Gorman

May 7 Sunday 8:30am Good Shepherd Centerville Senior Recognition + Joe/Esther Kunerth

May 7 Sunday 10:30am St Patrick Wakonda + Dean Larsen

Lay Ministry Schedules for the Weekend of May 6/7 4th Sunday of Easter

Ministry Saturday 5:00pm

St. Teresa Sunday 8:30 am Good Shepherd

Sunday 10:30 am St. Patrick

Commentator Kolton Kribell Jacia Christiansen Bob Logue

Lector Katelynn Dolan Chris Wixon Mike Kolbeck

Eucharistic Ministers

Linda Merrick Mary Limoges Mary Moore

Denise Miller Bernie Nesheim Ashley Buffington

Rodney Deacon Margo McCue Jackie Logue

Servers Gabe Traxler Jace Grey Jaxon Alhgrim

Brooklyn Anderson Travis Hybertson

Abby Logue Elizabeth Logue

Greeters/Gifts Senior Class Quint Pease Tim Austin

Rod/Kay Deacon

Musicians Jim Greene Danielle Sherard

Rosary Mary Moore

Money Counters

Judy Miller Pat Manning

Pat/Kim Sees Brenda Ganschow Mary Nielson

Daily Readings

Monday, May 1

Acts 6:8-15 Psalm 119 John 6:22-29

Tuesday, May 2

Acts 7:51-8:1a Psalm 31 John 6:30-35

Wednesday, May 3

I Corinthians 15:1-8 Psalm 19 John 14:6-14

Thursday, May 4

Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 66 John 6:44-51

Friday, May 5

Acts 9:1-20 Psalm 117 John 6:52-59

Saturday, May 6

Acts 9:31-42 Psalm 116 John 6:60-69

Sunday May 7

Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Psalm23; 1LSPeter 2:20b-25, John 10:1-10

A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their

parents knew that if any mischief occurred in their neighborhood their sons were probably involved. The boys’ mother heard

that a priest in the downtown parish had been successful in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys.

The pastor agreed, but asked to see them individually. So the mother sent her 8-year-old first, in the morning, and fixed the ap-

pointment of the older boy with the priest in the afternoon. The priest, a huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy

down and asked him sternly, “Where is God?” The boy’s mouth dropped open and he made no response. So the priest repeated

the question in an even sterner tone, “Where is God!!?” Again the boy made no attempt to answer. So the clergyman raised his

voice even more and shook his finger in the boy’s face and bellowed, “WHERE IS GOD!?” The boy screamed and ran directly

home and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him. When his older brother found him in the closet, he asked, “What

happened?” The younger brother, gasping for breath, replied, “We are in BIG trouble this time, Dave. God is

missing - and they think WE did it!”